BoostinEJ1

I'm not all to smart when it comes to the suspension of cars , in any case... I just bought some used Neuspeed Race Springs for my 93 Si and I have been told that the drop isnt any more then 2 inchs or so in the front and rear. I just wanted to know if I will need a camber kit for either front or rear, and how long can i go with stock shocks. Anyone with pictures of their Eg's with these springs? Thanks in advance for the help .

clm

Some people last a month on stock shocks and others a lot longer. Just depends I guess.

I wouldn't worry about a camber kit until you know you need one.

Apex i ITR

How much do you like bouncy suspension.

BoostinEJ1

dont knwo, first time having a car lowered

TorganFM

What is camber exactly?

The G2 Racer

I had those springs on my old EG and had some bad *** camber, didn't bug me much though. I'd look into a camber kit though.
My stock shocks lasted about 6 months but if you have the money, replace the shocks asap.

The Internet Tough Guy

you don't need a camber kit. camber does not eat tires that much at all (a tiny bit). after you get your springs on, you'll need an alignment, and get your TOE set to 0 all around. TOE is what eats tires - not camber. the only reason you should get a camber kit is if you want to run a specific degree of negative camber, or you're real **** about your tires.

BoostinEJ1

this TOE, is this something i do myself or i have done when i get the alignment done? thanks.

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cam·ber ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kmbr)
n.

A slightly arched surface, as of a road, a ship's deck, an airfoil, or a snow ski.
The condition of having an arched surface.
A setting of automobile wheels in which they are closer together at the bottom than at the top.

The Internet Tough Guy

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it's one of the 3 angles you can adjust when you get an alignment. well, actually 2 if you don't have a camber kit.

wheel with 0 camber
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BoostinEJ1

thank you

The Internet Tough Guy

caster is what makes your car not go straight right???

like this would be the bottom view of a car with caster:
front wheels: /=/------------/=/ (or the opposite direction)

right?

wtf is toe?

BoostinEJ1

now i have to decide on shocks

either Koni Yellows, a bit much for my budget, or Bilstein Heavy duty shocks which are a bit cheaper, anyone?

clm

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wtf is toe?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Toe is the "in" and "out" positioning of the wheel.
Caster is the "forward" or "backward" positioning of the wheel.
Camber was already answered.

The Internet Tough Guy

im an idiot.... i dont understand what you mean by in and out, forward or backward.
could you explain a little deeper please?

clm

I'll try and find a link...

w00t! Here's one: http://tirerack.com/tires/tire...n.htm Even has some nice pictures.

The Internet Tough Guy

that was great. thanks a lot